Angle-shaped magnetic paint brush holder

ABSTRACT

An angle-shaped paintbrush holder that is attached to the outer portion of a paint container is disclosed. The holder comprises a brush vessel having an angle shaped opening created by a tall inside wall, which would rest vertically against the paint container, and three short exterior walls toward the bottom cover. The inside wall of the brush vessel which has a magnetic plate to hold the paint brush in place envelops over the open top rim of the paint container, so that the vessel is placed vertically along side the paint container, extending to the bottom edge of the container.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention generally relates to the field of paintbrush apparatus. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a paintbrush holder attachable to the outer portion of a paint container.

2. Description of Prior Art

Paintbrush holders mounted by a paint container have long been known in the art. A variety of basic styles have been proposed for supporting a paintbrush holder adjacent to the paint container. Some with wide opening, some with narrow opening; some situated high on the container, while others situated low on the container. There are few patents in the field with appropriate size (wide) of open top vessel so as to easily accommodate the paint brush and at the same time be bristle friendly. Examples of these are U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,583,666; 5,261,577; 5,322,183. Although these patents make insertion of the brush quite easy, they fall short in situating the brush in a position which is safe from obstruction and accidents and the like. These allow the paint brush to rest in a presumptuous position which extends only above or away from the paint container thus making it less safe for the user. When the body of the brush is not aligned with the body of the paint container upon which it is mounted, it is prone to be knocked out of its resting position and could cause accidents and the like. Also, many brush holders do not have a method of securing the paint brush against the paint brush holder.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of this invention is to create an appropriate space with an open brush vessel for easier insertion of a paintbrush having a particular size, while at the same time allowing the paint brush holder to be vertically positioned close to the paint container, so that the paint brush would not extend much above or away from the container, thus avoiding obstruction. This occurs when the open vessel (brush holder) is situated all of the way down to the bottom rim of the paint container.

It is a further object of the invention to provide such a paint brush holder with a magnetic plate, (1¾ inch by 1¼) inserted in the back wall panel holder. This piece of magnet will click with the metal band of the paint brush for the purpose of securing the paint brush against the holder, and the brush bristles wouldn't have to touch the bottom panel of vessel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing in phantom lines the article on which it is intended to be mounted;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the article shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the article shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the article shown in FIG. 1;

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Now, the first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1. shows an overall view of an angle-shaped magnetic brush holder or vessel #10 which includes #11 a left side low wall, #12 a right side slightly higher wall, and #13 a front panel joining walls #11 and #12 with #14 a bottom cover.

Continuing in FIG. 1 in the brush holder shows a slash angle opening at the top of the vessel area, so as to make insertion of the paint brush easier and to preserve the brush bristles for a longer period. The bottom cover 14 of the brush holder is positioned all the way down to the bottom edge of the paint container illustrated by phantom lines FIG. 2 refer to B the four round corners of wall front panel 13 which adjoins wall 11 and 12 as well as corners adjoining the horizontal end of back panel so that dried paint or wet paint can easier be removed during the cleaning up period. Removal of paint in round corners is easier than removal in 90-degree angle corners.

FIG. 3 refers to C showing the magnetic plate (¾ by 1¼ inches) placed strategically 3½ inches from the bottom panel, so as to pull the paint brush to back panel for holding such from dangling in the vessel.

This invention can be made in various sizes and strengths or thicknesses. When sizes are given in width, a 3½ size can accommodate a 3-inch paint brush and a 4-inch size will accommodate a 3½ size paint brush. This invention can be made from various manufacturing materials. Plastic (polypropylene) product can be used, using the process of injection molding. Alloy metal and other types of metal such as aluminum can also be used. This invention can be produced in various strengths: lightweight plastic units can be used once or twice are considered disposable and heavy weight units which are four professional use will be considered permanent. This product can also be manufactured in variety of colors to make this product highly visible on the job. 

1. An angle-shaped paint brush holder attachable to the outer portion of a paint container having an inside wall hovering over the open top rim of the paint container, the angle-shaped paint brush holder comprising: A brush container, the brush container comprising a vessel having an angle-shaped opening, an inside wall having a top edge, opposing side walls, and outside wall, and a bottom cover. A rectangular shape magnetic plate situated on the back wall of the brush container.
 2. The angle-shaped paintbrush holder as defined in claim 1 wherein: The opposed side walls of the vessel have unparallel sizes since the left wall is lower than the right.
 3. The paint brush holder as defined in claim 1 further comprising: A brush vessel which extends from the top rim of paint container down to the bottom rim of the same thereof. 